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Rotary lauded for supporting communities
THE Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Yao Letsa has commended members of the Rotary Club of Ho for their immense and ceaseless contributions to development activities in various communities in the region, saying their patriotic values and service to humanity were worthy of emulation by other bodies and individuals.
“The projects selected for this year by the Rotary Club of Ho, for instance, are very impactful; from the renovation of a three unit-classroom block at Abutia Novisi, equipping the mechanic workshop of the Ho Central Prison, drilling of boreholes at Badzikope in the South Tongu District and the blood donationdrives will definitely improve the welfare of the people,” he said, at the recent 37th Presidential Ball of the club at Ho.
The club has undertaken more than 100 similar projects in the region over the years.
Dr Letsa said that when corporate bodies, individuals and service organisations got involved in nation building, the result would definitely be successful.
“This is why I very much appreciate the work you do as Rotarians; your commitment and passion to identifying needs in our community and finding sustainable solutions for the needs is something that must be applauded,” he added.
The President of the Ho Rotary Club, Mr Dzidedi Botey who is a financial officer said in his ball speech that the club would continue to do more for humanity.
Pursuant to that, he said that the Rotary Club of Ho was vigorously raising funds to embark on more projects to touch the hearts of those who needed help.
The Guest of Honour was Mr Victor Asante, Chief Executive Officer of FNB Bank and District Governor Elect, Rotary District 9102.
He said that Rotary involved the coming together of neighbours, friends and problem solvers who met, shared ideas, joined leaders and took action to better lives and created lasting change in society.
The FNB Bank donated GHS 5,000 while Mr Asante personally donated GHS 2,000 to the Rotary Club of Ho during the ball.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, HO
Management and staff of Owass FM have announced the passing of media personality, comedian and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto following a medical emergency during a live morning show discussion at the station earlier today.
According to the station, Dzokoto was participating in a panel discussion on its morning show “Oman Nkoso” when he suddenly took ill and collapsed.
A statement from the station said its team immediately rushed him to the hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead by the attending medical doctor upon arrival.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those who have been affected by his passing,” the statement said.
Management acknowledged that information about the incident is already circulating in the public domain, but appealed to the public and colleague media houses to respect the privacy of the bereaved family and refrain from circulating unverified information or speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.
Owass FM extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of Seth Kwame Dzokoto.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The State through the Attorney General (AG) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the suspension of the trial in the case of The Republic v Hanan Aludiba and Faiza Seidu.
On Monday, the Court of Appeal suspended the trial in the case. But the prosecution says it has filed an appeal against the suspension order.
According to the update, the law does not allow a criminal trial to be suspended simply because an accused person has complained about some of the charges on the charge sheet, particularly when those complaints were dismissed as meritless.
It argues that if the Court of Appeal’s decision is allowed to stand, no prosecution will ever be possible, since all it would take for a trial to be suspended is an accused person complaining about anything on the charge sheet.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
